1988 videos of Rich Shepherd

High School Running History

12 years ago 01/21/2012 12:56pm EST

If you’re a fan of Ohio high school track and field, then you may want to check out the following videos that I just posted on YouTube. They focus on Rich Shepherd, who graduated from Milford High School in 1988. Rich was one of the top runners in the state that year, finishing second to Bob Kennedy in the 1600m at the State Meet and then winning the 1600m at the Midwest Meet of Champions. I was Rich’s coach, and the videos were shot by Rich's father.

Here are the races:

1988 Eastern Metro League Championships – 1600m

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2gi-XJQWq4&feature=related

1988 Dayton Regional Championships – 1600m

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4JQ1Cci8v8&feature=related

1988 Ohio State Championships – 1600m

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3aDkwvVo60

1988 Midwest Meet of Champions – 1600m

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAeiuB43Ljk&feature=related

12 years ago 01/21/2012 1:24pm EST

re: ex-runner

That race was set up nice for Kennedy with the idiot taking it out in 58.

He looked a lot bulkier in high school. Thanks for putting these up!

12 years ago 01/21/2012 1:25pm EST

re: break it up

I didn't really realize how fast last lap was. I always thought he went out and ran from the front even pace for this state record.

12 years ago 01/21/2012 1:44pm EST

re: ex-runner

Great to see Kennedy at that age, as well as your young harrier... I'm curious to know, how far behind Kennedy was he in cross country?

Thanks for posting!

12 years ago 01/21/2012 3:32pm EST

re: Spantriax

Gotta love watching HS kids go out in 58-59 and finish in 4:14-20. Bet their lungs are still burning 23 years later!

Bob was incredibly strong having to lead the last 800 in somewhat windy conditions for a 4:05.

12 years ago 01/21/2012 4:15pm EST

re: ex-runner

Really nice. First time I've ever seen a HS Kennedy.

12 years ago 01/21/2012 4:20pm EST

re: break it up

break it up wrote:
That race was set up nice for Kennedy with the idiot taking it out in 58.

More to the story than you know. Lets just say there was an arrangement.

12 years ago 01/21/2012 6:44pm EST

re: Spantriax

I only coached Rich in track, not cross country. Rich finished 9th at the 1987 Ohio State Cross Country Meet, about one minute behind Bob Kennedy. Here are the results:

Top 25 Finishers

1. Bob Kennedy, Westerville North, 15:03

2. John Sence, Milford, 15:30

3. Shawn Proffitt, Cincinnati Anderson, 15:45

4. Dave Briggs, Sylvania Southview, 15:46

5. Todd Mullins, Groveport Madison, 15:55

6. Ira Wentworth, Zanesville, 15:56

7. Tim Kramer, Alliance, 16:02

8. B. J. Manson, Col. Franklin Hts. 16:03

9. Rich Shepherd, Milford, 16:04

10. Bart Vitou, Sylvania Southview, 16:09

11. Jehvon Buckner, Akron Buchtel, 16:10

12. Dan Doll, Cincinnati Elder, 16:11

13. Reggie Reid, Cleveland East Tech., 16:11

14. Rick Wemple, Kettering Alter, 16:12

15. Eric Putnam, Chillicothe, 16:13

16. Mark Gerstner, Cincinnati St. Xavier, 16:17

17. Brrian O”Neill, Worthington, 16:19

18. Mike Damon, Mentor, 16:19

19. Lorenzo Thomas, Cleveland John Adams, 16:23

20. Donnell Johnson, Columbus Eastmoor, 16:24

21. Aaron Gardner, Tiffin Columbian, 16:25

22. Mark Covert, Milford, 16:25

23. Jay Anzellotti, Youngstown Boardman, 16:26

24. Alex Leglise, Canton Timken, 16:26

25. Justin Fox, Cincinnati Lakota, 16:27

Date: November 7, 1987

Location: Columbus (Scioto Downs)

Weather: 50 degrees, overcast, dry course

67 runners broke 17:00

12 years ago 01/21/2012 6:53pm EST

re: ex-runner

Sence went on to a solid road career- 2:15 marathon. He was my sister's neighbor in Cincy about 15 years ago.

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